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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.35, 346.87 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.35, 346.87 and 146.44 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.35 : 346.87 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.35/346.87 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.35x = 346.87 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.35x = 50,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,796.26/251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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